Eric Ford

Fifth Grade Teacher, Union Rep, Executive Director of Bobcats Go Gold, Director of Drama Department @Red Clay Consolidated School District

Wilmington, DE, US

2019-20 Teacher of the Year*Creating and utilizing cross-curricular, data-driven, differentiated lessonsPlanning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigateImplementing instructional strategies for individual students as required by IEP and 504 plansCreated engaging and differentiated remote learning lessons during the pandemic for a diverse class of students with 504s and IEPs, including daily unified arts experiences driven by student interests Leadership Roles*Fifth Grade Team Leader*Serving as curriculum leader for a team of teachers Providing insight which helps to determine the direction of the school*Graduate of Red Clay Aspiring Leadership Academy Cohort*One of 19 employees district wide chosen to be trained as a future district administrator through shadowing, cohort discussions on policy and leadership, and a final project.*Member of Building Leadership Team*Collaborating with other building leaders to analyze data and determine strengths and areas of growth for the schoolConducting professional development for staff on topics such as equity, instructional strategies, positive mindset, and implementation of technology*Director of School Drama Department*Casting, directing, and producing bi-annual school productions and improving the condition of the auditorium*Executive Director, Bobcats Go Gold*Working with Be Positive Foundation Culminating event was the most successful B+ grade school event in the USCoordinating with local vendors Managing social media channels Inventing incentives to motivate staff and students to become involved and fundraise*RCEA Building Representative*Serving as a mediator for staff with building level administrationBeing familiar with contract language and reviewing employer compliance with the terms of contract*Cooperating Teacher for Methods Students and Student Teachers*

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

BS, Elementary Education

Ursinus College

Credits, Spanish

University of Scranton

Master of Science (MS), Educational Administration and Supervision